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The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform during the Special Needs and Department of Defense Family Day at the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 29, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Quick Reminder Regarding Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit)

Don’t miss your chance to see the Thunderbirds! After 2 p.m., Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit) will be reconfigured for outbound traffic only.

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events

213 Space Warning Squadron & Alaska Space Mission Briefing @ 10:40 a.m. in Hangar 1

Don’t miss 1lt Lee Dockery’s 213 Space Warning Squadron & Alaska Space Mission Briefing discussing Satellite Tracking and Ground Based Radar capabilities based right here in Alaska. It starts in 10 minutes in Hangar 1.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor piloted by a member of the Air Combat Command F-22 Demonstration Team performs aerial maneuvers during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by JBER is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22 and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events

F-22 Capabilities Briefing Starting @ 9:50 a.m. in Hangar 1

Don’t miss Capt Philip Knodel’s amazing F-22 capabilities briefing in Hangar 1. It starts in just about 10 minutes.

Senior Airman Aaron Hamiliton, assigned to the 176th Operations Support Squadron, holds his son Isaiah, 6, on his shoulders during the Arctic Thunder Open House, June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)

Don’t forget about our dedicated STEM opportunities where children of all ages can speak with military professionals and interact with an array of STEM focused equipment. From Hydraulic & Robotic Arms to Magnetic Field Slime there is something for everyone. A great opportunity for our children to learn and be inspired. Additional STEM focused technologies […]

Spectators watch an air demonstration during the Arctic Thunder Open House June 30, 2018. This biennial event hosted by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, is one of the largest in the state and one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The event features multiple performers and ground acts to include the JBER joint forces, U.S. Air Force F-22, and U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstrations teams, June 30-July 1. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Curt Beach)

July 1, 2018 | By Mycroft | In Events, News Update

Welcome to the Final Day of Arctic Thunder Open House for 2018

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson welcomes you the final day of Arctic Thunder Open House for 2018. Our public entry gates, Gate 1 (Boniface Parkway) and Gate 2 (Fort Richardson via D Street Exit), are open. For those arriving from North of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (Eagle River or the Valley), please enter through the Fort Richardson Gate […]